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Nadav Shoval
Born1990
Israel
Known forFounder of OpenWeb

Nadav Shoval (born 1990) is an Israeli entrepreneur,[1] founder and CEO of OpenWeb,[2] a US-based unicorn software company that works with online publishers and advertisers.[3][4][5][6][7] In 2017, he was named one of Forbes’ Israel 30 Under 30.[8][9][10]

Early life and education

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Nadav Shoval was born in 1990. As a child, Shoval was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease,[11][12][13] which led him to work with computers from an early age, allowing him to engage with online communities, build chats and forums, and work on old classroom computers.[14][15][16]

Career

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In May 2010, Shoval founded Simple One, an app designed for the organization and handling of social media platforms and SMS communications, where he served as CEO.[17] Previously, in July 2005, Shoval had established Looop Ltd., an online marketing and sales company.[18]

In 2013, Shoval founded Spot.IM (later renamed OpenWeb), a US-based unicorn software company.[19] Shoval's stated mission for the company was to end online hate speech and toxicity by building social media tools intended to create safe online spaces.[20] The company partners with digital media houses, including The Huffington Post, Time, AOL, Yahoo, Hearst, Globes, Calcalist, and News Corp.[21][22][19] Shoval serves as the company's CEO, focusing on the development of its AI and ML-powered moderation products and its recent move into data and advertising.[23][24]

In 2017, Nadav Shoval was named one of Forbes’ Israel 30 Under 30.[25] Before founding OpenWeb, Shoval started numerous other software companies focused on social media.[26] He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Coalition for Digital Safety.[27]

Personal life

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As of 2023, Shoval resides in Brooklyn, New York City. He is married and has one child.[28]

Public activities

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Nadav Shoval is an advocate for mental health, being outspoken about his own struggles with PTSD, OCPD, and ADHD.[citation needed] In 2015, Shoval moved from Tel Aviv to New York City to start OpenWeb's US operation.[29][30][31]

References

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  1. ^ Spot.IM, Nadav Shoval (2015-03-15). "Advice to young entrepreneurs: 5 things I wish I'd known before taking on the CEO role". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ Coffee, Patrick (2022-10-27). "OpenWeb, Which Helps Publishers Target Readers With Ads, Raises $170 Million". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ^ "The Human Founder: Why is Working on Our Mental Muscles the Most Important Job as Startup Founders?". Geektime. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  4. ^ "Nadav Shoval, Openweb Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  5. ^ Gallant, Michael (2020-06-05). "#16 - From Kawasaki Disease to Tech Unicorn - Nadav Shoval". MBA without BS. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  6. ^ "Nadav Shoval | Co-Founder and CEO - OpenWeb". Fast Company Executive Board. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  7. ^ "N12 - הנער שלא האמינו בו והפך ליזם מיליונר". N12. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  8. ^ Releases, Forbes Press. "Forbes Announces Second Annual Forbes Israel 30 Under 30 List, Highlighting the Accomplishments of 60 Game Changers from Across Israeli Society". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ Merson, Rupert (2016-02-25). Growing a Business: Strategies for leaders and entrepreneurs. Profile. ISBN 978-1-78283-047-4.
  10. ^ חתן, גלית (2023-07-26). "אופן ווב חתמה על עסקאות בהיקף מאות מיליוני דולרים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. ^ Gallant, Michael (2020-06-05). "#16 - From Kawasaki Disease to Tech Unicorn - Nadav Shoval". MBA without BS. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  12. ^ Spiro, James (2020-06-25). "Talkback platform Spot.im is rebranding and cracking down on online toxicity". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  13. ^ "The Human Founder Podcast | Ep. 75". www.galiblochliran.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  14. ^ "The Human Founder: Why is Working on Our Mental Muscles the Most Important Job as Startup Founders?". Geektime. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  15. ^ חתן, גלית (2023-07-26). "אופן ווב חתמה על עסקאות בהיקף מאות מיליוני דולרים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  16. ^ אביגד, דורון (2021-10-23). "לא עשה בגרות אבל הקים חברה של מאות מיליונים: "דחפו לי רטלין"". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  17. ^ "Contactout.com".
  18. ^ "TheOrg (Nadav Shoval)".
  19. ^ a b "Spot.IM מגייסת 13 מיליון דולר כדי להציל את המו"לים מפייסבוק". TheMarker. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  20. ^ "Where's This Going: #78 Nadav Shoval on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  21. ^ FinSMEs (2022-10-27). "OpenWeb Raises $170M In Series F Funding At $1.5 Billion Valuation". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  22. ^ "TechAviv | Nadav Shoval". www.techaviv.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  23. ^ "OpenWeb CEO on Creating a Healthier Internet, Elon Musk 'Acting Like a Troll'". Cheddar News. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  24. ^ חתן, גלית (2023-07-26). "אופן ווב חתמה על עסקאות בהיקף מאות מיליוני דולרים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  25. ^ Releases, Forbes Press. "Forbes Announces Second Annual Forbes Israel 30 Under 30 List, Highlighting the Accomplishments of 60 Game Changers from Across Israeli Society". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  26. ^ "Where's This Going on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  27. ^ "Global Coalition for Digital Safety".
  28. ^ "The Human Founder: Why is Working on Our Mental Muscles the Most Important Job as Startup Founders?". Geektime. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  29. ^ Gallant, Michael (2020-06-05). "#16 - From Kawasaki Disease to Tech Unicorn - Nadav Shoval". MBA without BS. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  30. ^ Spiro, James (2020-06-25). "Talkback platform Spot.im is rebranding and cracking down on online toxicity". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  31. ^ "The Human Founder Podcast | Ep. 75". www.galiblochliran.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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